Senior 3D Designer

imagination; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working (3 in-office days per w

Company Events and socials

Pet-friendly office

Lunch & Learns sessions

Wellness & Educational webinars

Subsidised Café (London office only)

Job summary

Imagination in London seeks a Senior 3D Designer with a strong background in luxury automotive environments to lead spatial design across live events, exhibitions, launches and brand experiences. You will guide projects from concepts to delivery, working closely with strategists, 2D creatives, producers and technical teams to translate ideas into tangible experiences.

You will be hands-on, bringing conceptual thinking to shape opportunities, taking ownership of projects, and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Experience in an agency environment handling luxury brand accounts.
• Strong conceptual thinking from outset to delivery.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.
• Excellent collaboration with strategists, designers, producers and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Creative Strategists and multidisciplinary design team to shape ideas and solutions based on insight and audience.
• Lead projects from a spatial design perspective.
• Communicate ideas through sketches and diagrams.
• Produce visualisations and animations using lighting and materiality.
• Collaborate with Production teams and external contractors to realise concepts on-site.
• Deliver detailed technical drawings considering site, construction and budget constraints.
• Mentor junior team members with clear direction and feedback.
• Present ideas and narratives with confidence.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Agency experience

3D design

Spatial design

Concept development

Mentoring

Client relationships

AI in workflows

Tools

Vectorworks

Enscape

Unreal Engine

CAD software

Job description

Senior 3D Designer

Application Deadline: 9 December 2026

Department: Creative - 3D

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Lisa Riordan

Description

Joining Imagination means becoming part of the original experience design agency, creating world‑class work for some of the world's most ambitious brands. As the Senior 3D Designer working primarily across our luxury automotive accounts, you’ll lead the spatial design of projects across live events, exhibitions, launches and brand experiences, taking ideas from early concept through to delivery. Working closely with strategists, 2D creatives, producers and technical teams, you’ll help turn strong ideas into experiences that are as practical as they are impactful.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys solving problems through design and isn’t afraid to get stuck in. We’re looking for someone who brings more than strong execution - someone with the conceptual thinking to shape ideas from the outset and see opportunities others might miss. You’ll take ownership of projects, support and challenge the team around you, and help raise the creative standard of the work. Success means delivering thoughtful, well‑crafted design, building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and creating experiences that people genuinely remember.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Creative Strategists and our multidisciplinary design team to shape creative ideas and solutions based on insight and audience.


• Foster innovation within the creative team by sharing your perspective and opinion.


• Lead projects from a spatial design perspective.


• Communicate ideas, thoughts and concepts through sketches and diagrams.


• Produce atmospheric visualisations and animations, through form, lighting and materiality.


• Partner with internal Production teams and external contractors to develop concepts and realize them on-site.


• Deliver detailed technical drawings while maintaining a thorough understanding of site, construction and budget constraints.


• Mentor junior team members, providing clear direction and actionable feedback.


• Present ideas and narratives with confidence and clarity.


• Build strong client relationships

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Prior experience in an agency environment, working across a range of clients, understanding established brand guidelines while consistently striving to push creative boundaries.


• Passionate in-depth understanding of creative and luxury landscape trends


• A passionate designer and original creative thinker at heart, combining exceptional interpersonal skills with a highly flexible and adaptable approach.


• Advanced knowledge of 2D Technical Drawing and 3D Modelling in CAD software, ideally Vectorworks.


• Advanced knowledge of 3D Visualisation, ideally Enscape and or Unreal Engine.


• Ability to approach opportunities from a multidisciplinary perspective building good internal relationships.


• Possess exceptional design sensibilities alongside an up-to-date knowledge of contemporary trends.


• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of core design principles; scale, proportion, and spatial arrangement.


• Advanced understanding of materiality and detailing.


• Adept at designing across all project scales, from premium high-end experiences to temporary small-scale installations.


• Unafraid to try, experiment and sometimes fail. Embrace our spirit of Independent Creativity.


• A curious mindset toward incorporating AI to enhance workflows, combined with a continuous interest in emerging creative technologies.

Job Benefits

Wellness

• Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)


• Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan


• Discounted Private Dental Insurance


• Paid leave to support caring requirements, dependents, sickness, compassionate leave etc.


• Employee Assistance Programme (Help@ hand)


• In-Office Gym (London office only)


• Life Insurance - 4xsalary


• Annual Health Assessment & Flu Vaccinations


• Trained Mental Health First Aiders are available for support

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time roles)


• Birthday Day Off plus a birthday gift


• Discretionary Annual Bonus


• Generous Family Leave Policies with coaching and support for new parents


• Tailored Learning & Development for Career Development


• Enhanced Pension Contributions


• Cycle-to-Work Scheme


• Season Ticket Travel Loans


• Income Protection (employee-only benefit)


• Subsidised Electric Car Scheme


• Home Technology Scheme (tax-efficient loan for tech equipment)


• Unpaid Sabbatical opportunities

Perks

• Hybrid Working (3 in-office days per week)


• Company Events and socials


• Pet-friendly office


• Lunch & Learns sessions


• Wellness & Educational webinars


• Subsidised Café (London office only)